Engine Oil for NH TZ25DA

[RalphVa]

I don't think you can get 0w30 in other than synthetic. Non synthetic is probably 10w30. Myself, now that I'm out of the "free" Castrol 5w30 diesel oil I got with VW $, I plan to get M1 0w30 ESP (exhaust system protection) online in the future. Do it only every other year vs. every year with dino oil. Saves ME effort.

Ralph

 

[RalphVa]

Sure, it works but not as well as 0w30 would to get lubrication immediately to the upper valve train @ -25 F. I'll bet it takes a good 30 seconds or so @ -25 F for the oil pump to start pumping oil to the upper valve train (or anything else). You just don't know, but that is what is happening.

Ralph

 

[nasonjo]

So any Diesel 0w30 engine oil is ok to use for my tractor this winter?

 

[RjCorazza]

So any Diesel 0w30 engine oil is ok to use for my tractor this winter?

No. Please reread post #2 about API Categories. You need to do some research to determine what the engine manufacturer requires as far as API Category (CC, CD... CK4).

 

[RjCorazza]

And what choices will you have in the market today? Probably only CJ-4 and CK-4.
That kind of make API rating a moot point other than getting a diesel rated oil.

nasonjo, 0W-30 oil is fine and you can use it year round.

You are correct. I probably should have just said shop for a CK4 diesel oil, but really anyone who professes to be concerned about what oil they are using should understand the ratings and manufacturer requirements.
For the record, 5 minutes of research reveals that current Ambra fluids are in fact API CK4 rated, and recommended by New Holland for all their equipment, legacy and current production.

 

[nasonjo]

Thanks guys. Wish the manual had better/more info. It’s not too easy to find out there. Just need a good oil that won’t do harm to my engine.

 

[ruffdog]

I think you will be fine with a middle of the road viscosity diesel oil. I ran my NH TC33D 19 years on the 10w40 viscosity and never had a issue.

 

[WM75Guy]

According to the manual my TC40DA and Boomer 8N came from the factory with 10W-30 which is good for -10 F to 120 F. Mine average 25 hours a year so I just buy the Ambra at the dealer. For me trying to save a few dollars every couple of years is not worth it. I never had a oil related issue.

 

[nasonjo]

You are correct. I probably should have just said shop for a CK4 diesel oil, but really anyone who professes to be concerned about what oil they are using should understand the ratings and manufacturer requirements.
For the record, 5 minutes of research reveals that current Ambra fluids are in fact API CK4 rated, and recommended by New Holland for all their equipment, legacy and current production.

I did 5 minutes of research and Messicks replacement for Ambra SuperGold HSP is listed P/N 73341761 New Holland: 10W30 CJ4 GAL not CK4

 

[RjCorazza]

I did 5 minutes of research and Messicks replacement for Ambra SuperGold HSP is listed P/N 73341761 New Holland: 10W30 CJ4 GAL not CK4

I am glad to see that you are reading up on the subject.